Earth Day is coming up at the end of the month, but next week is when you can make a BIG difference in protecting Wisconsin’s air, water, and future. Next week is the deadline to weigh in on pipelines and irresponsible highways in Wisconsin; it is an opportunity to learn more and stand up against Enbridge’s plans for more dirty oil pipelines through Wisconsin, and there are public hearings across the state about our natural resources.
April 13: The Enbridge Tar Sands Invasion: a Night with Jane Kleeb
Join us on Wednesday, April 13th to hear Jane Kleeb, Nebraskan rancher and national leader in the fight against tar sands pipelines, along with former State Representative and Sierra Club board member Spencer Black, and landowner Mark Borchardt who lives along the Line 61 corridor.
Wednesday, April 13th, 6:30-8pm (doors open at 6pm)
Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St, Madison
Get your free ticket here
Jane Kleeb and Bold Nebraska played a crucial role in stopping the Keystone XL pipeline. Let's not miss this chance to hear how we can work together to protect the land, water, and communities from the risks posed by Enbridge's next pipeline project here in Wisconsin.
Take Action: Protect Wisconsin from 1 million more barrels of oil a day!
Next week is the deadline to make comments to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Enbridge’s proposal to add two new pipelines in Wisconsin. These pipelines would come into Wisconsin from Minnesota and end in Superior. If plans to build the Sandpiper pipeline from North Dakota and the Line 3 tar sands pipeline from Canada (under the guise of "maintenance" on an existing pipeline) are approved by state regulators, it could result in more than one million additional barrels of crude oil flowing through Wisconsin, on its way to other states, every day
Contact the DNR today and tell them this is way too risky for Wisconsin.
April 11: Conservation Congress Hearings in Every County in the State
The annual Spring Hearing of Wisconsin's Conservation Congress will be held on Monday, April 11 at 7:00 PM. Make plans to attend one of the 72 public hearings in your county (link to list of hearing locations: http://dnr.wi.gov/About/WCC/Documents/spring_hearing/2016/2016SHlocations.pdf) where you and other members of the public are invited to cast a vote and testify on proposed rule changes and advisory questions relating to natural resource management in Wisconsin.
Two resolutions approved with wide margins at last year’s hearing have been included as questions you can vote on at this year’s hearing in your county. Those questions ask whether to repeal of the iron mining law, and whether to enact a moratorium on new frac sand mining permits. In addition, there are many important questions on conservation topics including requiring non-toxic ammunition and fishing tackle and returning responsibility for appointing the DNR Secretary to the Natural Resources Board instead of the Governor. Please attend to cast your vote to register your opinion on these important topics.
Attendees can also speak for up to 3 minutes on each question. You can review the 2016 questionnaire at: http://dnr.wi.gov/About/WCC/Documents/spring_hearing/2016/2016SpringQuestionnaire.pdf
Thanks in advance for attending this year's Conservation Congress spring hearings, and voicing your opinion on crucial natural resource issues.
April 15: Final Chance to Take Action on I-94 and Call for a Better Transportation future for Milwaukee
April 15 is the deadline for the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) on the highway expansion project between the Zoo and Marquette interchanges. The expansion could lead to further cuts in bus service and local road repair funding, displace businesses, and cost taxpayers up to $1 billion. Community leaders and residents want WISDOT to provide a transportation future for Milwaukee that:
- Connects people to jobs, businesses and services.
- Is safe, effective and affordable for drivers and non-drivers.
- Addresses real community needs for better transportation.
At a time when we need to be moving quickly towards alternatives to driving in order to address the demographic changes and the impacts of climate change, WISDOT continues to suggestion highway expansions. We continue to see funding for local road maintenance and bus systems cut; yet, billion-dollar proposals like this one are proposed.
Tell WISDOT today to provide real transportation solutions for Milwaukee, not bigger highways.